Indonesia 2024 election

Strategic Nominations and the Future Direction of Indonesia’s Ruling PDIP

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Strategic Nominations and the Future Direction of Indonesia’s Ruling PDIP

Advertisement The recent decision by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) to nominate Mahfud MD as the vice presidential running mate of Ganjar Pranowo represents a calculated and strategic move, underscoring the ruling party’s astute understanding of the evolving political terrain in Indonesia. Most obviously, Mahfud’s association with Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia’s largest Islamic … Read more

Former Jakarta Governor Officially Registers for Indonesian Presidential Election

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Former Jakarta Governor Officially Registers for Indonesian Presidential Election

ASEAN Beat | Politics | Southeast Asia The official election registration period for February 14 poll opened today, and will run until October 25. Indonesian presidential candidate Anies Baswedan delivers a speech at the Indonesian Researcher Union in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 17, 2023. Credit: Facebook/Anies Baswedan Advertisement Anies Baswedan, a former governor of the Indonesian capital Jakarta, has formally … Read more

Indonesian Court Rules on Minimum Age For Presidential Candidates

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Indonesian Court Throws Out Bid to Change Electoral System

Advertisement Indonesia’s Constitutional Court yesterday upheld the minimum age requirement for presidential and vice presidential candidates, while carving out an exception for those who have held or been elected as regional leaders. The decision paves the way for the son of outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to run for vice president at next year’s election … Read more

The Anies-Muhaimin Candidacy: A Political Test for Modernist and Traditionalist Islam in Indonesia

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The Anies-Muhaimin Candidacy: A Political Test for Modernist and Traditionalist Islam in Indonesia

Advertisement The recent announcement that Anies Baswedan and Muhaimin Iskandar, colloquially known as Cak Imin will be running as presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the Coalition of Change for Unity (KPP) is nothing short of seismic in Indonesian politics. This coalition brings together the National Democratic Party (Nasdem), Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), and National Awakening … Read more

Indonesia’s Anies Baswedan Picks Head of Islamic Party as Presidential Running Mate

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Indonesia’s Anies Baswedan Picks Head of Islamic Party as Presidential Running Mate

Indonesia presidential candidate Anies Baswedan gives a speech in Medan, Sumatra, Indonesia, on September 3, 2023. Credit: Facebook/Anies Baswedan Advertisement On Saturday, Anies Baswedan, the former governor of Indonesia’s capital Jakarta, named his running mate for next year’s presidential election: the chairman of Indonesia’s largest Islamic party. Muhaimin Iskandar leads the National Awakening Party (Partai … Read more

Prabowo Gains Ground Ahead of Indonesia’s Presidential Election

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Prabowo Gains Ground Ahead of Indonesia’s Presidential Election

Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto (right) and President Joko Widodo distribute cash assistance to vendors at Bululawang Market, Malang, East Java, July 24, 2023. Credit: Facebook/Prabowo Subianto Advertisement On Sunday, the Indonesian polling agency Indikator published the results of a survey asking 1,220 prospective voters who they are likely to support at next year’s presidential … Read more

Indonesian Court Throws Out Bid to Change Electoral System

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Indonesian Court Throws Out Bid to Change Electoral System

ASEAN Beat | Politics | Southeast Asia The decision ensures that next year’s presidential election will proceed according to schedule, under the existing electoral rules. The entrance to the Constitutional Court in Jakarta, Indonesia. Credit: Flickr/Francisco Anzola Advertisement Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has rejected a lawsuit seeking a change to the country’s election ballot system, which would likely have delayed … Read more

Indonesian Court to Rule on Petition Seeking Change to Electoral System

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Indonesian Court to Rule on Petition Seeking Change to Electoral System

ASEAN Beat | Politics | Southeast Asia A number of politicians have petitioned the Constitutional Court to change from open-list proportional voting to a closed-list system. Advertisement Yesterday, Reuters news agency reported that Indonesia’s Constitutional Court will soon rule on an attempt to change the country’s voting system ahead of next year’s presidential election. According to the report, the … Read more

Will Jokowi’s Economic Legacy Survive Beyond Indonesia’s Election?

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Will Jokowi’s Economic Legacy Survive Beyond Indonesia’s Election?

Advertisement There should be no surprise that the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), hosted by Indonesia last week, was branded with the slogan “Epicentrum of Growth.” President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is well known for his focus on infrastructure and living standards and he views ASEAN first and foremost as a forum … Read more